Exhaust Muffler LWB

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the front belly pan. Refer to FRONT BELLY PAN .
2. Saturate the clamp nuts with Mopar® Rust Inhibitor. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove the impact bracket inner bolts, outer bolts, and the impact bracket.

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   1 - Outer Bolts

   2 - Inner Bolts

   3 - Impact Brace

4. Remove the right catalytic converter to exhaust manifold bolts.

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   1 - Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Bolts

   2 - Catalytic Converter

5. Remove the left catalytic convertor to exhaust manifold bolts.

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   1 - Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Bolts

   2 - Catalytic Converter

6. Loosen the left and right exhaust muffler clamp nuts.

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   1 - Left Exhaust Muffler Clamp Nut

   2 - Exhaust Isolator Bolt

   3 - Right Exhaust Muffler Clamp Nut

   4 - Exhaust Isolator Bolt

7. Support the exhaust system with a suitable stand.
8. Remove the left and right exhaust isolator bolts.
9. Separate the left catalytic convertor from the resonator.
10. Separate the right catalytic convertor from the resonator.
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to remove the ground strap, unless the exhaust isolator is being replaced.

11. Remove the left rear exhaust isolator bolt.

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    1 - Ground Strap

    2 - Exhaust Isolator Bolt

12. Remove the right exhaust isolator bolt.

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    1 - Exhaust Isolator Bolt

13. Remove the left exhaust isolator bolt.

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    1 - Exhaust Isolator

    2 - Exhaust Isolator Bolt

14. Remove the right exhaust isolator bolt.
    NOTE:

    Exhaust muffler removal is a two-person operation.

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    1 - Exhaust Isolator Bolt

    2 - Exhaust Isolator

15. With the help of an assistant, remove the exhaust muffler.

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    1 - Exhaust Muffler

INSTALLATION 

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

• Make sure the exhaust system is correctly positioned and properly aligned. The minimum clearance between components is 25.4 mm (1 in.). Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.
• Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.